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Dr. John Best, MD

Dr. John Best, MD

Cardiology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Best, MD is a cardiologist in Bolivar, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Best has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1500 N Oakland Ave Bolivar, MO 65613

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Best specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Best's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Best

4.5
19 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
84%
84%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
5%
5%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
11%
11%

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Great. Listens & Explains Caring doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 30, 2019
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Very knowledgeable and proficient. Great diagnostic approach and good communication skills with the patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 24, 2019
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My parents' recent experience with Mr. Best was appalling! My 87 year old father was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2016. He was unable to endure treatment. Knowing this, and the history of significant cognitive decline with anesthesia, Mr. Best replaced my father's pacemaker/defibrillator earlier this year. When they saw him Tues to obtain readings from the unit, he asked them if they had ever considered turning the unit off. When my father said no, he got up and walked out!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Alan Killingsworth in Fairview, TN – Aug 12, 2018
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I personally have seen him work wonders in the cath lab.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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pat mcclure in Bolivar, MO – Jun 07, 2016
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I feel like Dr. Best is very knowledgeable and doing everything he can to find my underlying problem. Will explain things to you so you can understand them if you do not know medical terminology!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Carol Nixon in Buffalo MO – Dec 25, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Best, MD is a cardiologist in Bolivar, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Best has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Missouri School...read more
  • Cardiology

  • Interventional Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Kansas Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985
  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985
  • Kansas Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • University Of Missouri School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
  • University Of Missouri / Columbia Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • German

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Citizens Memorial Hospital District1500 N Oakland Ave Bolivar, MO 65613
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Citizens Memorial Hospital

    1500 N Oakland Ave
    Bolivar, MO 65613

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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